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M. P. RUMNEY WINDOW CONSTRUCTION Filed Sept. 14, 1925. 2 Sheets-Sheet l my, MM%W 7 Feb. 19, 1929.

M. P. RUMNEY WINDOW CONSTRUCTION Filed Sept. 14, 1925 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Feb. 19, 1929.

PATEN T" OFFICE.

MASON P. RUMNEY, OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN, ASSIGNOR TO: DETROIT STEEL PRODUCTS COMPANY, OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN, A CORPORATION OF MICHIGAN.

WINDOW CONSTRUCTION.

Application filed September 14, 1925 This invention relates to windows and the like, and more particularly to improvements in the structural details of devices of this general character. I 1 v w The invention has as an object to provide improved means for uniting certain parts of the window construction; to provide simple but eliicient means for bracing or rein forcing the frame of the window; and to pro vide means for relatively and outwardly adjusting the sash and frame of the window.

The invention has also as its objects to simplify, render more ehicient, and improve generally constructions of this character, and to this end consists in the novel construction and arrangement of parts more fully described in the accompanying specification and illustrated in the drawings; wherein s Figure 1 is-a front elevation, partly broken away of a conventional form of window with my invention associated therewith;

Figure 2 is an. enlarged vertical section, partly broken away, taken substantially on the plane indicated by the line'22 in Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a horizontal detailed sectional view taken substantially on the plane indidicated by the line 33 in Figure 2;

Figure 4 is a detailed sectional view taken substantially on the plane indicated by the line l4l in Figure 2;

I Figure 5 is a detailed sectional view taken substantially on the plane indicated by the line 55 in Figure 3;

Figure 6 is a fragmentary perspective view of one cornerof the window construction;

Figure 7 is, a similar view seen from a different angle; and

Figure 8 is a fragmentary perspective view showing the construction of the upper pivot pin.

Referring now particularly to the draw--- ings wherein like reference characters indicate like parts, it, will be noted that there is illustrated a frame lO formed preferably of angle bars'provided with spaced flanges 11, and an intermediate web portion 12. The swinging unit or sash 13 formed also of angle bars is provided with flange portions 14 abutthe flanges 11 on the frame, thereby affording a double contact throughout, where by a weatherproof joint is produced. While angle bars of cross sectional shapes substantially as herein shown and described have been found to be entirely satisfactory and de- Serial No. 5835?.

sirable itwill be obvious as this description proceeds that the objects of this invention may be accomplished equally as well in a construction wherein the sash and frame have other cross sectional shapes.

In the constriilction illustrated herein the swinging unit or sash 18 is adapted to swing horizontally away from the frame and is mounted upon a pair of vertically aligned pivots arranged at one side of the sash. As the construction of these two pivots or hinge members is substantially identical a description in detail of one together with a reference to the slight differences will suffice.

The reference character 15 is applied to one of the hinge parts here shown as an angle bracket consisting of a vertically extending side/.16 and a horizontally arranged side 17 arranged at right angles to the side 16. For

permanently uniting the hinge part 15 with the frame 10 the frame is provided with a longitudinally extending. slot or opening 18 through which the reduced end 19' of the hinge part 15 is adapted to extend. The protruding portion 19 of the hinge part 15 is preferably reduced. as'shown and described.

by welding the same as indicated at 23, preferably at the point where the hinge part 15 passes through aperture 18. I

The horizontally arranged portion 17 of. the hinge part abuts flange 11 of the frame as shown at 24, and is preferably welded thereto as indicated at 25. Thus the brackets 15 are rigidly connected to and become a part of the frame .10. Secured to the correspond. ing corner of the sash or swinging unit 13 is a bracket 26 substantially L-shaped, with the arms thereof riveted to flange 14 of the sash as indicated at 27. With the bracket 26 arranged at thecorner of the sash the arms thereof extend parallel with and adjacent to the vertical and horizontal portions 13 and 13 respectively of the sash thereby reinforo ing the sash at the point of connection between the upright and horizontal sides thereof. Extending outwardly from the bracket 26 is an arm 28 preferably formed with an enlarged end portion or boss 29 for the reception of the pivot pins 31 or 31 The member constituted by the parts 26, 28, and 29 comprises the second hinge part companion to hinge part 15.

The pin 31 01'' the lower hinge is preferably driven from below into a recess in the boss 29. The boss 29 of upper arm 28 is centrally apertured as at 30 for the reception of pivot pin 31" and is preferably provided with a threaded aperture for the reception ot a set screw 38, which engages a groove 38 in upper pivot pin 31 for holding this pin in place. It will be noted that this upper pivot pin i s preferably headed as shown at 39 and extends entirely through boss 21) and is removable when re leased by set screw 38.

The horizontal portion 17 of hinge part 15 is apertured as at 32 for the reception of a bushing 33 provided with an irregularshaped head 3% and threaded at 35 for engagement with the clamping nut 36. By means of the head 34c it is possible to rotate the bushing 33 relatively to the opening 32 in hinge part 15, the bushing being clamped in its several positions of rotativc adjustment by means otthe clamping nut 36. i

The bushing 33 is formed with an eccentrically arranged bore or opening 37 through which the pivot pin 31 is adapted to pass. By reason of the eccentricity of the aperture 37 with reference to the longitudinal center of the bushing 33 the pivot pin 31 and consequently the hinge part secured to the sash may be adjusted with reference to hinge part 15 so as to provide for a relative adjustment between the sash andthe frame. Consequently after assembling the parts or". the window inaccuracies in the frame and sash construction may be compensated for thereby making possible the weatherproof joint therebetween.

In windows of this general construction it is customary to gh'tze the same with the glass 10 abutting the inwardly extending flange 11 as clearly shown. By making one pivot pin, here shown as the upper pin 31, l'OlllOVtll'Jlm the swinging unit or sash 13 may he removed for glazing, etc. Furthermore, as was heretofore mentioned, the hinge parts or brackets 15 are permanently attached to the frame 13 and for all practical purposes become parts thereof. The brackets 15 are formed preterably of rolled steel or the like and the sides 16 and 17 thereof project beyond the planes of the other hinge part which is ordinarily of cast metal and setter, thereby afl'ording a measure of protection for this latter part both in shipment and in practice.

From the foregoing it will be apparent that the described construction contemplates first; a particularly effective and rigid connection between one of the hinge parts and the frame, accon'iplished by welding and riv eting the shouldered hinge part to the frame; second; a reinforcing bracket for reinforcing the connection between adjacent sash sections, this bracket consti uting a portion of the second hinge part; and lastly a eompensating pivotal connection between the hinge parts whereby adjustment between the sash and frame is possible.

lVhile an en'ilmdin'ient of the invention has been described and illustrated in some detail it will be iinniediately apparent to those skilled in this particular art that various changes and modifications may be resorted to without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention and to this end reservation is made to make such change. as may come within the purview of the accompanying claim.

lVhat I claim as my invention is A hinge for windows or the like including a hinge part consisting of a vertically extend ing side and a horizontally arranged side provided with an opening, a bushing journaled in said opening having an eccentrieally arranged opening, a secon d hinge part provided with a boss, means for adj ustably connecting the second hinge part to the first mentioned hinge part including a pivot pin secured in said boss and engaging the opening in said bushing, and means for clamping said second hinge part in its several positions of rotative adjustment including a member threadedly engaging the lower end oi said bushing. p

In testimony whereof I {1111K my signature.

MASON P. RUMNEY.

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